Circles – English Lyrics

• By: Passenger, Gabrielle Aplin
• Album: All The Little Lights (Anniversary Edition)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical beauty of "Circles" by Passenger and Gabrielle Aplin, a poignant folk song that perfectly captures the essence of enduring friendships. Its gentle melody and relatable storytelling offer a wonderful opportunity to explore conversational English, particularly vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and the passage of time. The collaboration between these two acclaimed singer-songwriters adds a unique layer of vocal harmony, making the song a special listen and an accessible entry point for language learners to appreciate contemporary English music.

[English]

It's been years since we carved our names

On a clock tower door before everything changed

We were big-eyed boys with the salt on our skin

And we'd throw our kites to the wind

And they'd fly on and on and on and on

On and on and on and on

On and on and on and on

...

It's been years since we whispered soft

With the torchlight on and the big light off

We were tired girls with the soap on our skin

And we'd fall asleep to the wind

And we'd dream on and on and on and on

On and on and on and on

On and on and on and on

...

'Cause we're circles, we're circles, you see

We go 'round, 'round the sun, in and out like the sea

I'll circle 'round you, you will circle 'round me

...

And in years when the torchlight thins

And the clock tower's gone and the big light dims

We'll no longer be boys, we'll have lines on our skin

And they'll throw our dust to the wind

...